20th Annual Life Ok Screen Awards 2014

Whereas the Big Star Awards finished out off award spice in Bollywood of 2014, they do not take away the spotlight away from the screen award. The most anticipated award function by the Bollywood’s B-town including prominent and carefully selected jury. Biggest news website IBN Live reported that: When preparing a star-studded audience eagerly night, Life Ok Screen Awards announced the list of nominees and accreditation Committee on 7 January 2014, a series of film and television celebrities.

The 20th Annual Life Ok Awards 2014 event will be premiered on 25 January 2014 on Life Ok Channel and it promised to have a lot in store for its audience, including none other than the King of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan who will be hosting the show. Find below here the complete list of nominees.

Best Film

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Kai Po Che

Madras Café

Ram-Leela

The Lunchbox

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Our Verdict: Considering the reviews and ratings, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is likely to bag this one on the basis of its patriotic storyline. However, we feel Kai Po Che will be an underdog to watch out for.

Best Actor (Male)

Aamir Khan — Dhoom: 3

Dhanush — Raanjhanaa

Farhan Akhtar — Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Irrfan Khan — The Lunchbox

Ranbir Kapoor — Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Rajkummar Rao — Shahid

Shah Rukh Khan — Chennai Express

Our Verdict: Any win other than Farhan Akhtar from this list will undoubtedly be a shocker!

Best Actor (Female)

Chitrangada Singh — Inkaar

Deepika Padukone — Ram-Leela/Chennai Express

Nimrat Kaur — The Lunchbox

Parineeti Chopra — Shuddh Desi Romance

Shraddha Kapoor — Aashiqui 2

Sonakshi Sinha — Lootera

Our Verdict: Deepika Padukone for Ram-Leela hands down! Her impeccable performance not only wooed fans but also stunned critics, who showered her with constant praise.

Best Director

Abhishek Kapoor — Kai Po Che

Ayan Mukherji — Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Hansal Mehta — Shahid

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra — Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rakesh Roshan — Krrish 3

Sanjay Leela Bhansali — Ram-Leela

Shoojit Sircar — Madras Café

Our Verdict: If there is anyone who deserves this the most, it’s Abhishek Kapoor for Kai Po Che. The man deserves credit for making an outstanding emotional film with three complete newbies.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)

Amit Sadh — Kai Po Che

Anupam Kher — Special 26

Jimmy Shergill — Bullett Raja

Nawazuddin Siddiqui — The Lunchbox

Saurabh Shukla — Jolly LLB

Mohammad Zeeshan Ayub — Raanjhanaa

Our Verdict: This one is rather tricky and we are torn between Anupam Kher and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. However, considering the Oscar rave behind The Lunchbox, this one is likely to land in Siddiqui’s pocket.

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)

Divya Dutta — Gippi

Huma Qureshi — Ek Thi Daayan

Kalki Koechlin — Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani

Richa Chadda — Ram-Leela

Swara Bhaskar — Raanjhanaa

Our Verdict: Based on popularity and success, this is Kalki’s win, but if the role and character is a deciding factor, Richa Chadda is also a possible winner.